Czarina Ong

'Inventing Pope who doesn't exist': Media accused of twisting Pope Francis' remarks on reforming marriage annulment process
A Brazilian bishop has just pinned down the media for manipulating the public's perception of Pope Francis, especially after the pontiff reformed the annulment process and special permissions regarding confession during the Jubilee of Mercy.

Iranian Shi'ites believe end of world is near, and nuke deal gives them the opportunity to make that happen, says Rick Santorum
Muslims belonging to the radical Shi'ite sect in both Iran and Iraq believe that the "end of the world is going to come within their lifetime" because their regime preaches an "apocalyptic version" of Islam, Republican US presidential hopeful Rick Santorum said during the second Republican presidential debate in California on Wednesday.

Did PM David Cameron liken gay union critics to 'Neanderthals'? Book says so
British Prime Minister David Cameron has privately called on those who oppose same-sex marriage as "Neanderthals," a new biography written by Sir Anthony Seldon and Peter Snowdon revealed.

Top Anglican Church leader backs looser links among churches amid internal rift
The Anglican Communion, the third largest Christian community in the world with 80 million members have been split because of its members' opposing views regarding the issues of homosexuality and female bishops.

Christian athlete Lolo Jones admits staying celibate is harder than Olympics training
People might like to poke fun at Christians who decide to maintain their virginity before marriage, but Olympian runner Lolo Jones reveals that it's no easy feat. However, she is certain that the pay-off would be very gratifying in the end.

Suicide not an unforgivable sin, says Rick Warren's wife whose son took his own life
Many Christians strongly believe that suicide is an unforgivable sin, but Kay Warren, the wife of Saddleback Church pastor and bestselling author of "The Purpose Driven Life" Rick Warren would beg to disagree.

Biggest discrimination in US is not racial but against Christians, says Bobby Jindal
Republican presidential hopeful Bobby Jindal believes that the biggest discrimination being faced by American nowadays isn't racial discrimination, but rather discrimination against Christians who still uphold the traditional marriage.

Abortion survivor stuns US Congress with story on how she miraculously survived 18 hours of hell inside her mother's womb
Gianna Jessen's story became an internet sensation after she gave her touching testimony before Congress last week. Over 2.1 million people have already heard about her story in a video that has now gone viral on social media. So who exactly is Jessen?

'God's timing is always perfect': Colton Dixon gets lover's 'yes' at Disney World
Christian singer Colton Dixon, who shot to fame when he entered the singing talent competition "American Idol" has just gotten engaged to his girlfriend Annie Coggeshall at the "Happiest Place on Earth" - Disney World in Florida.

Religious fundamentalism keeping God away from people, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis is blaming religious fundamentalism for keeping God away from the people.

'War Room' scoring big at the box office â and changing people's lives for good as well
The faith-based film "War Room," which shares the story of a couple in the brink of a divorce who managed to save their marriage because of prayer has consistently impressed moviegoers especially after it opened with $11 million during its first weekend.

Carrie Underwood on motherhood: Bodies change after pregnancy, but that's okay
Before she even became a mother, Christian country star Carrie Underwood has already been a fitness freak, and has spent many hours out of her busy schedule just to work out and keep her body in shape. Now that she has gone through the joys of pregnancy and childbirth, Underwood realized that her body has become different, but it's a change she welcomes.

Jill Dillard's heart aches for people caught in midst of Central America gang violence
Jill Dillard might currently be taking a break with her family in the United States from their ministry in Central America, but that does not mean that her heart and mind aren't on the mission field.

Jim Bob, Duggar kids shower Michelle with love on her birthday; no word from Josh
Every time her kids celebrate their birthdays, Michelle Duggar from the former reality show "19 Kids and Counting" does not pass up on the opportunity to greet them and shower them with love. And now that the show's matriarch celebrated her 49th birthday this September, the whole Duggar family reciprocated in kind and poured the loving mother with warm greetings.
Ciara wants to have kids with boyfriend Russell Wilson after they get married
Singer Ciara might be practicing sexual abstinence with her Christian boyfriend Russell Wilson, who is the current quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, but that does not mean they don't have babies in their minds.

Helping hand from Norway: Billionaire shelters, feeds Syrian refugees in his hotels
Norway's Petter Stordalen, who is the owner and CEO of Home Invest, Home Capital, Home Properties, and Nordic Choice Hotels, with over 180 hotels and 13000 employees has decided to be a part of the solution to the world's growing migrant crisis by offering 5,000 free nights in his hotels for refugees who are in need of a place to stay.